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There are over 400 recognized student organizations at The University of Iowa and many more organizations recognized by academic colleges or departments.
 

1. Best Buddies
   
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2. Big Brothers Big Sisters at Iowa
   To connect the University of Iowa community with the mission and activities of Big Brothers Big sisters of Johnson County.
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3. Book of the Month Club
   The purpose of this organization is to expand the reading material of University students and to have a forum where students can openly discuss the books the members read and what issues the novels bring up.
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4. Campus Museum Collective (U of I)
   The Campus Museum Collective (U of I) is an organization dedicated to strengthening the position of campus museums within the University community. It seeks to assist campus museums in efforts of outreach, while fostering a robust collective of individuals committed to the advancement of these important institutions.
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5. Ceramics Society
   Opportunity for ceramic artists to discuss contemporary issues and cutting edge technology in the ceramic arts. Make available to students in ceramics information about shows, workshops, and lectures at the university and surrounding area.
   Selective Membership: True
    
6. Council for Exceptional Children (U of I)
   To advance the education of individuals with exceptionalities and to promote related educational, scientific, and charitable purposes.
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7. Farm Animal Welfare Network (FAWN)
   The purpose of the Farm Animal Welfare Network (FAWN) is to provide a resource and activity group for University of Iowa students concerned about the mistreatment of animals in factory farms, as well as abuse at stockyards and slaughterhouses. Activities will include public outreach and education campaigns such as sponsoring ads around campus promoting vegetarian/vegan cruelty-free lving, hosting information sessions about factory farms, legislation awareness and letter-writing resources, as well as social outlet for students to meet like minded individuals.
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8. Fine Arts Council
   The Fine Arts Council is a self-supporting, non-profit student organization whose members share an interest in promoting the arts at the University of Iowa. The mission of the Fine Arts Council is to provide support and to be available as a resource to University of Iowa artists. The council sponsors two local art shows per year, one student art show per year, and provides art grants and scholarships to University students.
   Selective Membership: True
    
9. First Generation Iowa
   The organization will help to provide a welcoming atmosphere and support to new and returning first generation students; to provide a combination of social, academic, and service opportunities for members; students transition from high school to college and to introduce them to the many campus resources and opportunities available; connect first-generation college students with other first-generation college students across campus.
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10. Go Nigeria-Iowa
    The goal of Go Nigeria-Iowa is to raise support, awareness, and money for orphanages in Nigeria.
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11. Hawkeye Flying Club
    The purpose of this organization is to educate, familiarize, and seek individuals who have an interest in the United States Air Force.
    Selective Membership: False
     
12. Hawkeye Hunting and Fishing Interest Group
    To give students of all backgrounds and experience levels more opportunitites to enjoy hunting, fishing, and the outdoors with like-minded individuals; to give back to our community and our environment through service projects and volunteering; to educate students and community members about hunting, fishing, and the environment and to encourage their involvement in these areas.
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13. Hawkeye Hunting and Fishing Interest Group
    To give students of all backgrounds and experience levels more opportunities to enjoy hunting, fishing, and the outdoors with like-minded individuals; to give back to our community and our environment through service projects and volunteering; to educate students and community members about hunting, fishing, and the environment and to encourage their involvement in these areas.
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14. Hawkeye Robotics Team
    To allow students to explore the rotovtics industy while advancing their knowledge in electrical and mechanical engineering and technical programming, as well as exploring new problem solving skills.
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15. Hawkeye Sports Business Organization
    The purpose of the Hawkeye Sports Business Organization is to provide students with insight into the sports business, this organization will also allow students interested in obtaining jobs in the sports business an opportunity to network and get real world experience in the field. Members will be able to use the knowledge and experience gained in organization projects in interviews and in their careers. The Hawkeye Sports Business Organization will also aim to strengthen the relationship between the Tippie College of Business and the Hawkeye sports teams.
    Selective Membership: False
     
16. Hawkeyes for Organ Donation
    The goals of Hawkeyes for Organ Donation are (1) to raise awareness of the benefits of organ donation; (2) to increase the pool of potential organ donors among University of Iowa students, faculty, staff and neighbors; and (3) to provide resources if called upon by the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
    Selective Membership: False
     
17. Health Promotion Society
    The Health Promotion Society serves to encourage healthier lifestyles at The University of Iowa, in the Iowa City community, and within the schools of Iowa City by organizing educational outreach programs and events focused on physical activity, nutrition, and wellness. This society will advance the current studies and future careers of students within the Department of Health and Sports Studies by providing professional experience and opportunities throughout the academic year.
    Selective Membership: True
     
18. Invisible Children at Iowa City
    The purpose of the organization is to spread awareness about the ongoing crisi in Uganda, and to hold fundraisers, rallies, etc. to raise money for Invisible children Inc. which is a nationally known charity organization. Invisible Children Inc. focuses on rebuilding schools for children in Uganda so that children have a safe place to take refuge and get their lives back on track. We hope to assist Invisible Children Inc. in this endeavor by doing the things previously stated, and whatever funds we accumulate will go to the main Invisible Children Inc. branch in California.
    Selective Membership: False
     
19. Iowa Forum for Graduate Medievalists
    The purposes of the Iowa Forum for Graduate Medievalists are fourfold: 1. to support the scholarship of all members; 2. to listen and discuss works in progress by providing an open forum for the exchange of ideas; 3. to announce conference opportunities and give members the opportunity to present conference papers to a peer audience; 4. to promote medieval studies at the University of Iowa.
    Selective Membership: False
     
20. Iowa PIRG Public Interest Research Group
    To mobilize college youth in a nonpartisan nonprofit manner through grass-root organizing, lobbying, and event planning for the entire University students population.
    Selective Membership: False
     
21. Iowa Student Athlete Advisory Committee
    To represent and articulate the broad and diverse interests, opinions and concerns of student athletes to the University of Iowa Athletic Department Administration and to the Presidential Committe on Athletics with regard to the management, operation, and rules governing the Athletic Department and its intercollegiate sports teams.
    Selective Membership: True
     
22. Iowa-Illinois Industrial Hygiene Student Association (13HSA)
    The mission of I3HSA is to promote the principles and practice of industrial hygiene. Activities are designed to encourage interaction between industrial hygiene students in different stages of their careers and foster cooperation between other related disciplines. 13HSA promotes student involvement in professional organizations and involvement in the comunity. Members of 13HSA interact with professionals in government, industry, academic, and other professional associations.
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23. Leopold Society
    The Leopold Society is an Obstetric/Gynecology student interest group. Our purpose is to promote OB/Gyn as a medical career. The Leopld Sociey offers students educational and informative opportunities to learn more about the specialty and participate in clinical experiences. We work in close association with the OB/Gyn staff and residents at UIHC to provide patient care opportunities for interested students.
    Selective Membership: False
     
24. March of Dimes
    To assist the March of Dimes in educating the community,especially, college aged youth, about ways to prevent birth defects, prematurity, infant mortality and about other health issues regarding the improvement of the health of infants.
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25. National Alliance on Mental Illness of the U of I
    NAMI-UI is dedicated to the eradication of mental illnesses and to the improvement of quality of life of all those whose lives are affected by these disease. NAMI-UI will strive to educate the campus community about mental illness, enhance support services on campus, and monitor policies and services related to individuals affected by mental illness.
    Selective Membership: False
     
26. Net Impact
    To educate and promote network forums for MBA students regarding corporate social responsibility and sustainable enterprises.
    Selective Membership: False
     
27. NGA Syndicate
    Our purpose is to help students organize and create different artistic student groups (theater, music, etc).
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28. Nothing But Nets at The University of Iowa
    To raise money and awareness for the national organization Nothing But Nets.
    Selective Membership: False
     
29. Open Source University Meetup (OSUM)
    To give workshops, lectures, events, and provide a community around Open Source software at The University of Iowa.
    Selective Membership: False
     
30. Pre-Vet Club (U of I)
    The purpose of the Pre-Vet Club is to have an established group of individuals working for a common goal. The goals of this club include establishing camaraderie between members who share a common interest in the field of veterinary medicine and learning as much as possible about this profession.
    Selective Membership: False
     
31. Ranger Club
    To provide University of Iowa students the opportunity to engage in military workouts, exercises, as well as other team events.
    Selective Membership: False
     
32. Real Estate Club (The)
    Serves to maximize REC resources that provide potential opportunities for student members to expand their knowledge of the real estate industry and to grow existing career networks. An emphasis will be directed to developing long-term relationships with local and regional companies in the real estate industry.
    Selective Membership: False
     
33. Science Fiction League of Iowa Students
    Our goal is to promote Science Fiction, fantasy, as well as anime in all of it's forms. Those being games, video games, movies, as well as television.
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34. Sigma Alpha Lambda
    National Leadership and Honors Organization dedicated to promoting and rewarding academic achievement and providing members with opportunities for community service, personal development, and lifelong professional fulfillment.
    Selective Membership: False
     
35. Skydiving Club (UI)
    To promote the sport of skydiving to current skydivers as well as people interested in learning to skydive.
    Selective Membership: False
     
36. Society of Undergraduate Mediaevalists
    The Society of Undergraduate Mediaevalists serves to provide a forum in which to discuss the interdisciplinary field of Mediaeval Studies outside of the classroom, while also enhancing the learning experience of future mediaevalists with fellowship, support and opportunities.
    Selective Membership: False
     
37. Starfleet Academy Young Officers Club
    To appreciate the entirety of the Star Trek universe and explore its impact on the science fiction world.
    Selective Membership: False
     
38. Student Health Advisory Committee
    The Student Health Services Committee is a UISG advisory committee comprised of UI Students and Student Health SErvice (SHS) physicians, nurses, and staff. We provide feedback concerning various programming issues, services, and events. We encourage dynamic dialogue between students and SHS, and act as a resource for both health service and student body. We are also involved in service throughout the university community and are dedicated to heightening student and community awareness of health issues.
    Selective Membership: True
     
39. Student Legal Services
    Advise and represent University of Iowa students in legal matters, perform education and outreach programs to the University community on current legal issues, and provide educational experience for University of Iowa law students through clinical externships.
    Selective Membership: False
     
40. Students for Sensible Drug Policy
    Seeking alternatives to the war on drugs
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41. Students International Meditation Society
    To provide an understanding of the benefits of Transcendental Meditation.
    Selective Membership: False
     
42. Students United for Multiple Sclerosis
    The purpose of SUMS is to raise Multiple Sclerosis awareness amongst University of Iowa students and the surrounding areas. Also, there will be events to raise much needed funds for the Multiple Sclerosis Society for research to improve the lives of those affected by Multiple Sclerosis.
    Selective Membership: False
     
43. The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies
    The Federalist Society is a group of conservative and libertarian lawyers and non-lawyers interested in law and public policy issues. We have social events and bring in speakers to discuss these issues.
    Selective Membership: False
     
44. The Language Connection
    The Language Connection (TLC) creates a social network of foreign language speakers on campus. As a member of TLC, you will be paired with one Language Buddy who is at a slightly lower level of language than you and one who is at a slightly higher level. Between informal buddy meetings and TLC group social events, you get the opportunity to improve your foreign language skills in a fun, relaxing environment! Please contact our leadership team or our website for more information.
    Selective Membership: False
     
45. Tri Hawks Triathlon
    TriHawks Triathlon will hold a sprint triathlon at the Coralville Lake Project, West Overlook day use area on the third Sunday in September supporting up to 500 competitors. Participants will be ages 15 and up from around the world for the purpose of recruiting, raising funds, and creating awareness of the TriHawks Triathlon Club within the community.
    Selective Membership: False
     
46. Unite for Sight
    To empower communities worldwide to improve eye health and eliminate preventable blindness. To provide eye care and eye health education programs to medically underserved communities.
    Selective Membership: False
     
47. University of Iowa Collegiate FFA Chapter
    Collegiate FFA enhances the collegiate experience through service and engagement to create premier leaders, enable personal growth, and ensure career success.
    Selective Membership: False
     
48. University of Iowa Emergency Medical Services Interest Group
    To provide a venue for EMS professionals at the University of Iowa to meet, share ideas, and expand their skills. The organization will help those interested in becoming educated as EMS professionals find a way to earn their license in the state of Iowa, and help others keep their licenses by finding activities that will provide continuing education to our members.
    Selective Membership: False
     
49. University of Iowa Labor Task Force
    The Iowa Labor Task Force was established to provide resources, an intellectual forum, and organized voice on the topic of labor and employment rights. We will work with the Iowa City community to inform students and residents about labor issues, violations of rights, and important events regarding employment justice.
    Selective Membership: False
     
50. Urban and Regional Planning Student Association
    To organize the graduate students enrolled in the University of Iowa's Urban and Regional Planning Program, as well as prospective and interested students of the program, in order to further their professional interests in the field of planning.
    Selective Membership: False
     
51. Veterans Association (U of I)
    To help newly arrived veterans or returning reservists at the University of Iowa to adjust and integrate into University life. As well as to support everyone still serving in the armed forces and their families, and to raise awareness of fellow students of the sacrifices being made on their behalf every single day. The association is not pro war or anti war so that people of all ideologies are welcome.
    Selective Membership: False
     
52. Walt Disney College Program
    The purpose of the organization shall be to promote the Disney College Program and maintain an outstanding Alumni chapter which will recruit and prepare future participants embarking on the living, learning and earning components of the Walt Disney World College Program.
    Selective Membership: False
     
53. World Health Initiative
    Empower health communities, universities, and students across this country to fight for increased world health; promote awareness about the major global health issues; and gain support from the citizens of our communities to advance the global health cause.
    Selective Membership: False